Han Yu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Han Yu (韩雨)
Alias(es)	Xiao Yu
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Huihuangxing Academy; Han Family
Occupation/Role	Student; person in charge of the academy newspaper 31
Status	Active 484
First Appearance	Chapter 31

Background / History

Han Yu was once an innocent, lively girl and Xiao Meng's childhood friend. When Xiao Meng's boyfriend confessed that he had only approached Xiao Meng to get close to Han Yu, Han Yu rejected him and cut off her waist-length hair, which he had admired. She tried to warn Xiao Meng, but Xiao Meng believed the boy's account instead. 268

Xiao Meng accused Han Yu of seducing her boyfriend and ended their friendship, leaving Han Yu devastated in the rain and ill afterward. Xiao Meng later sent an apology letter, but Han Yu neither forgave her nor replied. 269 270 Xiao Meng ultimately died after jumping from a Ferris wheel with the boyfriend; Han Yu's guilt over ignoring the letter left her with a lasting aversion to Ferris wheels. 271

The betrayal reshaped Han Yu into a cold, proud, and calculating young woman who treats friendship as transactional and fears being hurt again. 270 At Huihuangxing Academy, she formed a close public friendship with He Xue, initially regarding her as an entertaining “pet” and using the connection to approach Wu Liang. 46

Appearance

Han Yu is a petite, strikingly beautiful girl whose sweet appearance contrasts sharply with the pressure she projects when angered. Her date attire—light makeup, a silk shirt, and a high-waisted plaid skirt—emphasizes both her youthful and carefully cultivated charm. 220

• Deep purple, amethyst-like eyes. 52 110
• Jet-black, lustrous hair, described as slightly curled. 266
• Subtle eyeliner and long eyelashes. 52
• Often carries a small shoulder bag and favors small leather shoes. 183
• Previously had waist-length hair before cutting it after Xiao Meng's boyfriend confessed to her. 268

Personality

Han Yu presents herself as lively, cute, and approachable when it benefits her, but can immediately become cold, contemptuous, and intimidating. Her classmates are repeatedly shocked by the gap between her harmless exterior and her queen-like, oppressive demeanor. 72 184

Her attachment to Wu Liang begins as an intense, possessive obsession. She regards Ning Shuang, Su Qian, and He Xue as love rivals and reacts strongly to women who grow close to him. 104 106 Though clever and socially perceptive, she can be cruel for amusement, particularly during her initial treatment of He Xue. 46 106

Han Yu's pride makes her reject pity, avoid admitting vulnerability, and resist acknowledging how deeply she values others. 243 272 However, her actions increasingly reveal genuine concern: she protects He Xue, reconciles with her, tends to Yao Shi after her injury, and openly worries for both Yao Shi and Wu Liang. 184 290 471 484

Skills & Competencies

Manipulation and social leverage

Han Yu is adept at identifying insecurities, gathering information, and turning situations to her advantage.

• Threatened Miao Lian through knowledge of her family's financial vulnerability. 110
• Used a recording to expose the followers responsible for damaging Miao Lian's bracelet. 186
• Outmaneuvered Wu Liang's Ferris-wheel arrangement by proposing that the group draw lots. 263
• Investigated Wu Liang's family influence and resources as part of her effort to win him over. 394

Intimidation and decisiveness

Despite her petite build, Han Yu readily confronts people who threaten those she considers hers.

• Faced Imperial Moon Academy thugs alone and insulted them while Huihuangxing Academy students hesitated. 70 71
• Slapped Miao Lian during the bracelet dispute and forced the classroom into silence. 184
• Used a glass cup to incapacitate a student spreading rumors, then compelled two others to slap themselves as punishment. 408
• Commands enough fear that Nan Zhu consistently submits to her demands. 466

Resolve under fear

Han Yu is afraid of darkness and ghosts, but refuses to let others see her as weak.

• Entered a haunted house with Wu Liang despite being frightened, covertly holding his clothes to keep close. 242
• Refused Yao Shi's offer to escort her out, choosing instead to face her fear. 242 243
• Earned Yao Shi's respect for confronting her deepest fears for Wu Liang's sake. 243

Equipment / Items

• Compact mirror — Carried on her person and used to compare Wu Liang's changed appearance with his former look. 73
• Sachet-like pouch — Used while He Xue was asleep after Han Yu's confrontation with Ning Shuang. 73
• Recording device — Provided proof that Miao Lian's followers destroyed her bracelet. 186
• Butterfly hairpin — Given by He Xue when they formally rebuilt their friendship. 290

Relationships

• Wu Liang — Her primary love interest. Han Yu becomes infatuated with him after his change following his hospital discharge, openly pursues him, and eventually shares her past with him on a Ferris wheel. 205 267 275
• He Xue — Initially a false friend whom Han Yu calls her “pet,” but ultimately Han Yu recognizes He Xue as her most important friend and accepts her renewed friendship. 46 184 290 291
• Yao Shi — Began as a hostile love rival; their confrontations develop into mutual respect, friendship, and deep concern after Yao Shi saves Han Yu during a rockslide. 236 243 471 481
• Ning Shuang — A frequent rival over Wu Liang. Han Yu initially threatens and provokes her, though Ning Shuang later acknowledges that Han Yu has helped her. 46 105 217
• Su Qian — Another romantic rival whom Han Yu openly dislikes and distrusts, particularly because of Su Qian's closeness to Wu Liang. 106 208
• Xiao Meng — Her former childhood best friend. Xiao Meng's betrayal, apology letter, and death profoundly shaped Han Yu's distrust of friendship and hatred of Ferris wheels. 268 269 271
• Uncle Li — Her protective caretaker. He monitors her safety and investigates Wu Liang after learning of Han Yu's feelings for him. 206 275
• Miao Lian — Initially threatened by Han Yu, but later defended by her when Miao Lian falsely accused He Xue over the damaged bracelet. 110 184 186
• Nan Zhu — A classmate intimidated into compliance by Han Yu's forceful personality. 186 466
• Qiao Xinying — Initially treated with jealousy and hostility due to Wu Liang, but gradually becomes someone Han Yu can cooperate with and support. 461 456

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early obsession with Wu Liang

Han Yu notices Wu Liang after his dramatic change in appearance and quickly becomes obsessed with him. She provokes Ning Shuang over her association with Wu Liang and reveals that her friendship with He Xue was originally motivated by access to him. 31 46

Imperial Moon Academy confrontation

When Imperial Moon Academy thugs provoke Huihuangxing Academy, Han Yu condemns the bystanders' cowardice and confronts the thugs herself. When Wu Liang arrives, she shifts into a frightened act to appeal to his protective instincts. 70 72

Break with He Xue

Jealous of He Xue's growing closeness to Wu Liang, Han Yu discards their friendship and deliberately devastates He Xue. Even after the break, she continues to protect He Xue from others, exposing that her possessiveness hides genuine attachment. 106 111 184

Bracelet incident

Han Yu intervenes after Miao Lian accuses He Xue of damaging a bracelet, slaps Miao Lian, and later reveals that Miao Lian's own followers orchestrated the damage. 184 186

Ferris wheel confession and reconciliation

Han Yu agrees to ride a Ferris wheel with Wu Liang, then reveals the betrayal by Xiao Meng and the source of her fear of friendship. Wu Liang's understanding helps her confront her feelings for He Xue, leading Han Yu to seek new hair clips from He Xue as a tentative gesture of reconciliation. 267 270 275 He Xue later formally offers her friendship again with a butterfly hairpin, which Han Yu accepts. 290

Rivalry and bond with Yao Shi

Han Yu declares war on Yao Shi after their first direct confrontation, but the two gradually grow closer through repeated conflicts and mutual recognition. 236 374 When Yao Shi risks her life to protect Han Yu during a rockslide, Han Yu is devastated and later cares for her during recovery. 471 481 484

Notable Quotes

“Those who haven't betrayed you yet simply haven't had their interests threatened.” 270

“Our war has begun, but I, whom you consider less than grit, will be the final winner of this war.” 236

“Why would you be friends with someone like me? I'm the one who betrayed you and hurt you.” 290

Trivia

• Han Yu considers the word “friend” cheap and describes it as a word with only twelve strokes. 172
• Although she hates Ferris wheels because of Xiao Meng's death, she continues riding them to understand Xiao Meng's final view. 271 272
• Her birthday occurs during the amusement-park outing that leads to her emotional breakthrough with Wu Liang and He Xue. 275